I hope you enjoyed yourself during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our daughter and son-in-law traveled ten hours from Arkansas to be home for the holiday. Our other two daughters came from Spring Valley and River Falls. It was nice having them all together under one roof. My wife and I are truly blessed to have three beautiful women in our lives. We hosted the celebration this year for 27 family members. Everyone contributed by bringing a dish, as the saying goes, “Many hands make light work”.
I often use Recovery in these blogs, support groups, and the 12-steps. We express our faith in Recovery by saying, “We dedicate ourselves to a lifestyle of Recovery; our lives have purpose and meaning. We choose to contemplate daily, how faith in our Higher Power and Recovery community can bring us peace”.
As we read these words of Recovery we are invited to reflect on the meaning of healing and the power contained within the 12-steps. Recovery is the heart of prayer, reflection, and mindfulness. Recovery according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is, “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential”.
When we practice Recovery in faith we are given a share in the faith of the saving work and the presence of healing. When we call on the word Recovery we come into its presence. SAMHSA indicates four dimensions that support a life in Recovery, “Health, Home, Purpose, and Community” (see attached brochure).
The beauty of Recovery is we can find mercy regardless of our grave circumstances. So as we draw close to Recovery, reflect on its meaning, and the power Recovery can have in the ordinary moments of our day. We rely on peers in Recovery to support us.
As we call on Recovery may we experience the power, strength, and peace it offers to sustain us in the daily journey of life!
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/